PHYSICS F/SCI.+ENGR.,V.1 (CHAP.1-20)
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Chapter 4, Problem 8Q
(a) Why do you push down harder on the pedals of a bicycle when first starting out than when moving at constant speed? (b) Why do you need to pedal at all when cycling at constant speed?
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PHYSICS F/SCI.+ENGR.,V.1 (CHAP.1-20)
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